The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches originally slated for Wednesday. The decision comes in the wake of a tragic train accident in central Spain that resulted in at least 30 deaths, with officials warning that the casualty count may continue to climb. Approximately 80 individuals sustained injuries when a high-speed train collided with the rear of another stationary service on the tracks. About 80 people were injured after a high-speed service slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped on the track.
In a formal statement, the RFEF expressed its profound grief, stating they were “shocked by the tragic train accident” and chose to reschedule the fixtures “in solidarity with the victims.” The federation added that the entire Spanish football community is united in mourning and remains ready to assist authorities in recovery and support efforts. While a revised tournament calendar is forthcoming, the federation noted that first-round matches scheduled for Thursday remain unaffected, and the Spanish league has not issued any postponements for upcoming weekend fixtures. According to authorities, The death toll could rise. According to it, It would later provide a revised tournament schedule.
Affected fixtures include matchups such as Navalcarnero versus Real Betis, Salamanca against Celta Vigo, and Tavernes versus Valencia. In response to the national tragedy, several top clubs have voiced their condolences. FC Barcelona released a social media message offering support to the families and friends of the deceased while wishing a full recovery to those injured. Real Madrid echoed these sentiments, sharing in the grief of all those impacted during this period of significant sadness.
Individual clubs also adjusted their operations to honor those affected by the disaster. Sevilla FC held a moment of silence during their Wednesday training session and officially cancelled a scheduled news conference with manager Luis Garcia Plaza, which was meant to preview their upcoming match against Sporting de Hortaleza.
